Legalization - Academic Documents/Diploma - Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada 駐加拿大台北經濟文化代表處

【General Information】

Consular District:
The consular district of this office includes Greater Ottawa Region (including surrounding cities). We process applications for passports, visas and document authentication within the above-stated areas. Application from other parts of Canada should contact our offices in Vancouver (www.roc-taiwan.org/CA/YVR), Toronto (www.roc-taiwan.org/CA/YYZ), or Montreal (www.roc-taiwan.org/CA/YUL).

Office Hours:
9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:00PM, from Monday to Friday
The office is closed on statutory holidays.

Address and contact information:
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, Consular Division
45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1960
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4

Tel: (613) 231- 5080
Email: canserv@mofa.gov.tw

Payment:
Payment is only accepted by Cash (Please prepare the full amount of fees, no change will be given for mailing and in person application.), Money Order, Bank Draft or Certified cheque (payable to “Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada” or " Taipei Eco. & Cul. Office in Canada"). Personal cheque is not accepted.

NOTE: When you purchase a Bank draft or Bank Cheque, please make sure the cheque contains the Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) code.

【Required Documents: Authentication of Original Academic Documents – In person application】

	Required Documents
1	Application form for authentication	A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2	The valid original passport and one photocopy of applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process. If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan). If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through Canadian Trade Office in Taipei AND subsequently authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
3	The original academic qualification document and one photocopy	The original academic qualification documents may include Letter of Admission, Certificate of Registration, Transcript and Diploma/Degree, etc. To authenticate Transcript, please provide a “sealed transcript”, which means the transcript is stamped sealed on each page and is placed in an envelope with the University Registrar’s signature across the back flap. Please note that the “sealed transcript” must remain intact and should NOT be opened (preferably sent directly from the school).
4	Original transcripts*	To authenticate proof of diploma, please provide an official “Sealed Transcript,” preferably sent directly from the school*.
5	Authorization Letter to Verify Diploma	Filled and signed by the applicant.
6	Return Envelope	Within Canada －Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post －Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope; Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope. Outside Canada －Please purchase the Air Waybill from carrier companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) at first and submit application documents with printed barcodes. Please contact carrier companies for information. The detailed information please refer to this page. We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost/Courier envelope must be included.
7	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
If you also need to have your Chinese translation authenticated, please provide a Chinese translation that matches the content of the original text in terms of meaning and format. The authentication fee is calculated additionally. (Authentication of Chinese translation can also be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).

【Required Documents: Authentication of Original Academic Documents – By an agent】

	Required Documents
1	Application form for authentication	A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2	The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process. If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan). If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through Canadian Trade Office in Taipei AND subsequently authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
3	The original academic qualification document and one photocopy	The original academic qualification documents may include Letter of Admission, Certificate of Registration, Transcript and Diploma / Degree, etc. To authenticate Transcript, please provide a “sealed transcript”, which means the transcript is stamped sealed on each page and is placed in an envelope with the University Registrar’s signature across the back flap. Please note that the “sealed transcript” must remain intact and should NOT be opened (preferably sent directly from the school).
4	Original transcripts*	To authenticate proof of diploma, please provide an official “Sealed Transcript,” preferably sent directly from the school*.
5	Authorization Letter to Verify Diploma	Filled and signed by the applicant.
6	Return Envelope	Within Canada －Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post －Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope. Outside Canada －Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes. The detailed information please refer to this page. We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
7	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
8	Original and a Photocopy of Agent’s valid ID	The valid passport or photo ID, etc.
If you also need to have your Chinese translation authenticated, please provide a Chinese translation that matches the content of the original text in terms of meaning and format. The authentication fee is calculated additionally. (Authentication of Chinese translation can also be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).

【Required Documents: Apply with photocopy of Diploma/Degree – In person application】

	Required Documents
1	Application form for authentication	A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2	The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process. If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan). If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through Canadian Trade Office in Taipei AND subsequently authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
3	Photocopy of Diploma/Degree	Applicant within Taiwan: Please have your diploma/degree certified (true copy) by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs before mailing your application to us. Applicant within Canada: Please have your diploma/degree certified (true copy) by Notary Public before mailing your application to us.
4	Original Transcript	To authenticate proof of diploma, please provide an official “Sealed Transcript” additionally. Please note that the “sealed transcript” must remain intact and should NOT be opened (preferably sent directly from the school).
5	Authorization Letter to Verify Diploma	Filled and signed by the applicant.
6	Return Envelope	Within Canada －Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post －Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope. Outside Canada －Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes. The detailed information please refer to this page. We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
7	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
If you also need to have your Chinese translation authenticated, please provide a Chinese translation that matches the content of the original text in terms of meaning and format. The authentication fee is calculated additionally. (Authentication of Chinese translation can also be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).

【Required Documents: Authentication of Original Academic Documents a photocopy of Diploma/Degree – Application by an agent】

	Required Documents
1	Application form for authentication	A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2	The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process. If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan). If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through Canadian Trade Office in Taipei AND subsequently authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
3	Photocopy of Diploma/Degree	Applicant within Taiwan: Please have your diploma/degree certified (true copy) by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs before mailing your application to us. Applicant within Canada: Please have your diploma/degree certified (true copy) by Notary Public before mailing your application to us.
4	Original Transcript	To authenticate proof of diploma, please provide an official “Sealed Transcript” additionally. Please note that the “sealed transcript” must remain intact and should NOT be opened (preferably sent directly from the school).
5	Authorization Letter to Verify Diploma	Filled and signed by the applicant.
6	Return Envelope	Within Canada －Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post －Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope. Outside Canada －Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes. The detailed information please refer to this page. This office is not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
7	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
8	Original and Photocopy of Agent’s valid ID	The valid passport or photo ID, etc.
If you also need to have your Chinese translation authenticated, please provide a Chinese translation that matches the content of the original text in terms of meaning and format. The authentication fee is calculated additionally. (Authentication of Chinese translation can also be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).

【Forms】

Legalization - Academic Documents/Diploma

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